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| Name |
Mary CORNWELL |
| Christened |
6 Nov 1708 |
Great Coggeshall, Essex  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Living |
4 Mar 1735/6 |
Great Coggeshall, Essex |
- Recorded as Great Oxiswell but assumed to have been intended to be Great Coggeshall.
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| Will |
9 Apr 1757 |
- In the name of God Amen
I Mary Ennever otherwise Cornwell late wife of John Ennever of
the Parish of South Ockenden in the County of Efsex ffarmer being
absolutely Divorced from the said John Ennever by virtue of an Act of
Parliament for that purpose made whereby I am become a ffemme Sole
and enabled to Act ffree from the Control and without the Consent
of the said John Ennever I do here make my last Will and Testament
in manner and form following Imprimis I Give and bequeath to my
Children John Ennever Sarah Ennever and Joseph Ennever the Sum
of Three hundred pounds to be equally divided between them, that is
to say to each of the above-named Children one hundred pounds each
to be paid by my Executors within three months after my Decease
as also all other monies that is due to me Item I Give to my
Daughter Ann One Shilling and no more Item I Give to my brother
Daniel Cornwell and Robert Cornwell One Shilling each and no
more Item I Give to my Daughter Sarah All my linen and Wearing
Apparel and Rings and plate to be delivered to her on the day of her
Marriage (by my Executors) that is if it shoud so happen she shoud
be and continue a Spinster until the time of my Death but if she
shoud be married at that time then my Executors to deliver the
things above-named to her as soon as pofsible Item I do nominate
and Appoint Mr David Reynolds of Golden lane Tobacconist and
Larland Answorth of Old Street Wheelwright to be my true and
Lawfull Executors and to whom I Give the Sum of One Guinea both
Given under my hand and Seal this Ninth day of April Anno
Domino 1757 Mary Ennever Witnefs Hanh Burton James
Beachstone
This Will was proved at London the thirteenth day
of November in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred
and Ffifty Eight before the Worshipful George Harris Doctor of Laws
Surrogate of the Right Honourable Sir George Lee Knight also
Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commifsary of the prerogative
Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the Oath of Larland
Answorth the Surviving Executor named in the said Will to whom
Administration was Granted of all and Singular the Goods
Chattels and Credits of the deceased having been first Sworn duly to
Administer
Note: underlined text indicates that the transcription is a best effort and may not be accurate
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Mary Cornwell (c1708-1758)
Will |
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7 Mar 1758 |
Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex |
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Burial of Jonathan Harvey
Believed to be the Jonathan Harvey mentioned in the Act of Parliament dissolving the marriage of John Ennever & Mary nee Cornwell. See http://www.ennever.com/histories/history547.php |
| Died |
Yes, date unknown |
| Buried |
31 Jul 1758 |
St Luke, London |
| Person ID |
I548 |
1. Essex Ennevers |
| Last Modified |
18 Apr 2011 |
| Family (spouse) |
John ENNIVER, Born: 3 Jan 1712/3, Dunton, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown (Age ~ 49 years) |
| Married |
4 Mar 1735/6 |
Mercers Hall Chapel, Cheapside, London |
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John Ennever and Mary Cornwell
Parish register |
| Separation |
16 Aug 1750 |
| Divorced |
15 May 1753 |
Consistory Court of the Bishop of London |
- March 1753 (11-20)
Ennever, Leave for a Bill of Divorce:
Upon reading the Petition of John Ennever Gentleman; praying Leave to bring in a Bill, to dissolve hisMarriage with Mary Cornwell; and to enable him tomarry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned:
It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in aBill, according to the Prayer of the said Petition.
Bill read.
Accordingly the Earl of Findlater presented to theHouse a Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolve the Marriage of John Ennever Gentleman with Mary Cornwellhis now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; andfor other Purposes therein mentioned."
And the same was read the First Time.
Ordered, That the said Bill be read a 2d Timeon this Day Fortnight, being the 28th Day of this Instant March, and Notice thereof affixed on the Doors ofthis House; and the Lords to be summoned; and thatthe said John Ennever may be heard, by his Counsel, atthe said Second Reading, to make out the Truth of theAllegations of the Bill; and that the said Mary Cornwell may have a Copy of the said Bill; and that Noticebe given her of the said Second Reading: and that shebe at Liberty to be heard, by her Counsel, what she mayhave to offer against the said Bill, at that Time.
March 1753 (21-30)
Ennever's Divorce, Bill.
The Order of the Day being read, for the SecondReading of the Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolvethe Marriage of John Ennever Gentleman with MaryCornwell his now Wife; and to enable him to marryagain; and for other Purposes therein mentioned;"and for hearing Counsel, as well for as against thesame:
Counsel were accordingly called in.
But no Counsel appearing for Mrs. Ennever:
Thomas Evans was produced, and sworn, and examinedas to the Service of the Order for giving her Notice;and informed the House, "That he delivered a Copyof the Bill, with the Order for giving her Notice ofthis Proceeding, to Mrs. Ennever, at her Lodgings inWhite Chappel; that he had never seen her before; butshe acknowledged hereself to be Mr. Ennever's Wife."
Whereupon Sarah Briscoe was called in, and sworn;and informed the House, "That the said Mrs. Enneverlodges at her House; and that the said Thomas Evansdelivered the Papers to the said Mrs. Ennever, on Friday the 16th of this Month, in her Presence."
And then they were directed to withdraw.
And the said Bill was read a 2d Time.
And Mr. Brown, Counsel for the Bill, was heard,in order to make out the Allegations thereof; and called,
Elizabeth Swindell; who, being sworn and examinedto prove the Marriage, informed the House, "That shewas present, when Mr. Ennever and his Wife weremarried, at Mercer's Chapel; that it was on the 4th of March, about 16 or 17 Years ago."
She is directed to withdraw.
Then Elizabeth Taverner was called in, and sworn;and, being examined as to any unlawful Familiaritiesbetween Mrs. Ennever and Jonathan Harvey Mr. Ennever's Cow-man, gave the House an Account, "Thatshe was a Servant in the Family, and had very oftenobserved very unlawful and indecent Familiaritiesbetween her Mistress and the said Jonathan Harveythe Cow-keeper; that she used to be much in hisCompany, and to be with him often alone; and that,after her Master had discharged the said Jonathanfrom his Service on account of those Familiarities,they often met together in the Stables and Cart-houses;and her Mistress set her to stand Watch, to give Notice when her Master came Home."
She is directed to withdraw.
Next, William Reynolds, who also was a Servant inthe Family, was called in, and sworn; and gave the likeAccount of very indecent Familiarities between hisMistress and the said Jonathan Harvey; and "That sheused to order the Maid to stand Watch, that they (fn. 1) maynot be surprized by the other Servants; and also thatshe eloped from her Husband on the 16th of August1750; and that, when she went away, she was reputedto be with Child, and that her Husband and she hadkept separate Beds from February 1748/9."
He is directed to withdraw.
Then Thomas Papril was called in, and sworn; and,being examined, gave the like Account of very indecentFamiliarities between Mrs. Ennever and the said Jonathan Harvey.
He is directed to withdraw.
And Elizabeth Ingram was called; and, being swornand examined, gave the House an Account, "That shelived as a Servant in the Family about Four Yearsago; that she could not speak as to any Familiaritiesbetween her Mistress and Jonathan Harvey; but shehad seen very great and indecent Familiarities betweenher and one Philip Benton; and particularly that shecarried a Glass of Wine once to them in the Bedroom, where they were in a very indecent Posture."
She is directed to withdraw.
Then Anthony Bayley was called in; and, being sworn,gave the House an Account of his finding Mrs. Enneverin Bed with a Man at Hobbs' Coffee-house, a House of bad Repute, in Newcastle Street, near White Chapel, on the 18th of November last; but he did not know theMan.
He is directed to withdraw.
Then John Hawkins was called in; and, being sworn,gave the like Account of his being at the said Coffeehouse with the last Witness, and seeing her in Bed witha Man; but he did not know the Man.
And then he withdrew.
Then William Skelton, Register of the Consistorycourt of the Bishop of London, was called in; and beingsworn, produced the original Definitive Sentence ofDivorce from Bed and Board, against the said Mrs. Ennever, for Adultery, of the 28th of February last; andread the same.
Which done; the Counsel was directed to withdraw.
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, on Friday next.
Adjourn.
April 1753 (1-30)
Ennever's Divorce Bill.
The Earl of Warwick (according to order) reportedthe Amendments made by the Committee of the wholeHouse to the Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolve theMarriage of John Ennever Gentleman with MaryCornwell his now Wife; and to enable him tomarry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
Which, being read Twice by the Clerk, were agreedto by the House.
Ordered, That the Bill, with the Amendments,be engrossed.
May 1753 (1-10)House of Lords
Message from H. C. to return Ennever's Divorce Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons,by Mr. Harvey and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolve theMarriage of John Ennever Gentleman with MaryCornwell his now Wife; and to enable him to marryagain; and for other Purposes therein mentioned;"and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed tothe same, without any Amendment.
May 1753 (11-20)
House of Lords (extract)
"45. An Act to dissolve the Marriage of John Ennever Gentleman with Mary Cornwell his now Wife;and to enable him to marry again; and for otherPurposes therein mentioned."
"46. An Act for exchanging, dividing, enclosing,and reducing into Severalty, the Lands, CommonGrounds, Pastures, Feeding Grounds, and other theLands and Grounds, lying and being in the Manorand Parish of Eastlech Martin, otherwise Botherup, inthe County of Gloucester; and for making a Recompense and Compensation to the Rector, in Lieu of hisTithes and Glebe Lands."
"47. An Act for confirming and establishing anAgreement, for enclosing and dividing certain Commonand Waste Ground, in the Manor of Leathley, in theCounty of York."
"48. An Act for enclosing and dividing certainWastes and Commons, in the Manor of Hexham, inthe County of Northumberland."
"49. An Act for enabling John Latchmore and hisIssue to take and use the Surname of Frye."
"50. An Act for naturalizing Christian MauriceRodatz."
To these Bills the Royal Assent was pronounced,severally, in these Words:
"Soit fait comme il est desiré."
Then His Majesty was pleased to retire; and the Commons withdrew.
The House was adjourned during Pleasure, to unrobe.
Source: Journal of the House of Lords vol 28 1753-1756
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A Bill of Divorce
Derby Mercury - Friday 30 March 1753 |
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John Ennever (1712/13-1762)
A table of Parliamentary statutes |
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John Ennever (1712/13-1762)
A list of Parliamentary statutes |
| Children |
| | 1. John ENNIVER, Chr: 3 Feb 1737, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown |
| | 2. Ann ENNIVER, Chr: 27 May 1738, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown |
| | 3. Mary ENNIVER, Chr: 15 May 1739, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown (Age ~ 1 years) |
| | 4. Sarah ENNIVER, Chr: 11 Jun 1740, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown |
| | 5. Robert ENNIVER, Chr: 11 Jul 1741, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown (Age ~ 0 years) |
| | 6. Joseph ENNIVER, Chr: 31 Aug 1742, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Before 28 Aug 1810, Rainham, Essex (Age ~ 67 years) |
| | 7. Mary ENNIVER, Chr: 24 Nov 1743, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown (Age ~ 0 years) |
| | 8. Mary ENNIVER, Chr: 17 Jan 1745, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown (Age ~ 1 years) |
| | 9. Robert ENNEVER, Chr: 8 May 1746, Parish Church, St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown (Age ~ 0 years) |
| | 10. Mary INNIVER, Chr: 11 Nov 1749, St Peter and St Paul, Grays Thurrock, Essex , Died: Yes, date unknown (Age ~ 1 years) |
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| Family histories |
 | John Ennever 1712/13-1762
Dissolution of his marriage by an Act of Parliament. |
 | Strange things occur in families...
Some of the more unusual occurrences in the Ennever & related families, not featured elsewhere. |
| Family ID |
F162 |
Family Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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